My understanding is that it will only affect IRB if the IRB rate is based on payrates since 1 Apr 2025. Wouldn't run to the bank with that though as there are rumours flying around already about this package.
Funny one - some members were thinking the yearly military service payment was going back in time and they were getting it for each year they had previously served. "I have 20 years, going to get a fortune out of this"
Not Funny one - out of Ottawa there is a rumour (anything unverified is a rumour) that the payment will be pro-rated this year and issued in Dec. No idea what they mean by pro-rated. Seems to me to be a simple thing of every enrolment anniversary you get the lump sum paid.